Marriage Preparation

Marriage Preparation for Cathedral Parishioners

The Catholic Diocese of Spokane's policy is that we require four to six months advance notice to allow sufficient time for preparation.  Active membership with the parish is required.  

Marriage preparation includes a pre-nuptial investigation and interview as well as personality compatibility testing, the results of which comprise much of the rest of the marriage preparation period.

In addition, couples preparing for marriage are encouraged to attend an Engaged Encounter retreat, which takes place over a weekend and occurs several times throughout the year.  Contact Immaculate Heart Retreat Center to sign up for the Engaged Encounter retreat at (509) 448-1224.

Important: You must meet with the priest or deacon who will witness your marriage at least once BEFORE attempting to reserve your wedding date.  If you have already met with a priest or deacon and you have mutually agreed on a date, please fill out the reservation form on this page.  Please email Carolyn Berry at cberry@dioceseofspokane.org to schedule your first appointment.
 

Marriage Preparation for Non-Cathedral Parishioners

Any Catholic is welcome to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage here.  However, if you are not an active parishioner or do not reside in the Diocese of Spokane, you must approach your pastor about marriage preparation.

Important: You must meet with the priest or deacon who will witness your marriage at least once BEFORE attempting to reserve your wedding date.  If you have already met with a priest or deacon and you have mutually agreed on a date, please fill out the reservation form on this page.

Natural Family Planning:  Safe, Easy, Effective!

"Couple to Couple Natural Family Planning" uses the scientifically proven Sympto-Thermo Method to help couples either achieve pregnancy or responsibly space children.

Online pre-registration for the classes is required at: http://register.ccli.org/

For more information contact Steven & Jeanne at (509) 590-8576, or jeanne.finger2013@gmail.com

Providence Healthcare also provides courses in NFP more information here